Skid-steer attachment
First Claim
1. An attachment that enables a front end loader to lift, carry and dispense loads at an extended distance from the loader, the attachment comprising:
- a chute portion adapted to carry a load; and
a ram mounted within the chute portion, the ram being adapted to move within the chute portion so as to dispense at least a portion of the load from the chute portion.
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Abstract
An attachment enables a front end loader, such as a skid-steer loader, to lift, carry and dispense loads at an extended distance from the loader. The attachment includes an elongated “chute” which is adapted to carry various types of materials. A movable “ram” is fitted within the interior of the chute and may be adjustably positioned along the length of the chute. Material loaded into the chute is initially positioned in front of the ram, i.e., between the ram and the distal (open) end of the chute. Thereafter, the ram may be actuated so as to apply a force on the loaded material, thereby displacing the material toward the distal end of the chute until at least some of the material is dispensed from the chute. After forcing material off the chute in this manner, the ram may be moved back towards its original position so additional material can be loaded into the chute.
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22 Claims
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1. An attachment that enables a front end loader to lift, carry and dispense loads at an extended distance from the loader, the attachment comprising:
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a chute portion adapted to carry a load; and
a ram mounted within the chute portion, the ram being adapted to move within the chute portion so as to dispense at least a portion of the load from the chute portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for transporting and dispensing a load using a front end loader, the method comprising:
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attaching an attachment to the front end loader, the attachment having a chute portion adapted to carry the load and a ram adapted to dispense the load from the chute portion;
placing the load in the chute portion, the load being situated between the ram and a distal end of the chute portion;
transporting the load to a desired location; and
displacing the ram towards the distal end of the chute portion, thereby forcing at least a portion of the load off the chute portion and into the desired location. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A front end loader and attachment assembly for transporting and dispensing a load at an extended distance from the loader, the assembly comprising:
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means for attaching an attachment to the front end loader, the attachment having a chute portion adapted to carry the load and a ram adapted to dispense the load from the chute portion;
means for placing the load in the chute portion, the load being situated between the ram and a distal end of the chute portion;
means for transporting the load to a desired location; and
means for displacing the ram towards the distal end of the chute portion, thereby forcing at least a portion of the load off the chute portion and into the desired location. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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